About Us
The South East’s Leading Earthworks and Muck Away Contractor
Officially founded in 1972 as Penfold Public Works, our business took its present form in 2005 when Penfold Public Works merged with the long-standing family firm G. W. Verrall & Son. That partnership combined two proud track records and has since powered almost two decades of steady expansion, establishing Penfold Verrall as one of the most recognisable names in large-scale earthworks and muck-away contracting across the South-East.
After the merger, the blue of Penfold and the yellow of Verrall united in a striking livery that became a fixture on construction sites throughout Sussex, Surrey, Kent, and beyond. In 2024 we went back to our Penfold roots, rolling out a modernised all-blue fleet, honouring our heritage while signalling a refreshed identity for the years ahead.
Backed by a substantial inventory of heavy plant (excavators up to 40 tonnes, dozers, dump trucks, mobile crushers and screeners) and a large fleet of tippers and grabs, we can self-deliver every element of bulk excavation, earthmoving, and muck-away. Operating from multiple disposal facilities and our own inert-recycling yard, we provide fast, reliable, and competitively priced services throughout East and West Sussex, Surrey, and parts of Hampshire and Kent.
Whether it’s a technically challenging cut-and-fill, a high-volume muck-away package, a standalone muck-away service, or the complete restoration of a former quarry or landfill, Penfold Verrall brings the specialist plant, the skilled people, and the proven track record to deliver safely, compliantly, and on programme.
Growth and people
Our business has grown year on year, driven by continuous investment in both equipment and people. We’re backed by a highly experienced senior management team, supported by operations and contracts managers, a health & safety and environmental compliance lead, skilled workshop engineers, and a dedicated admin team, all working together to support the efforts of our drivers and site operatives.
We are fully licensed waste carriers and operate to the highest standards of environmental and regulatory compliance.
What our clients say
Having worked with Penfolds for upwards of 15 years I can honestly say they are always competitive, can never do enough to help, and offer great services for the projects, top company!
We’ve been consistently impressed with Penfold Verrall. They’re a reliable and responsive partner, often able to attend site at short notice. Their drivers respect our traffic plans and site rules, and they offer great value for money. A trusted part of our supply chain.
Drivepoint Contractors have been working with Penfold Verrall for over 20 years. They have a great understanding of the requirements the industry needs in the disposal and classification of spoil material. They have a can do attitude second to none, and that’s why we will continue to use their services for many years to come.
Having worked with Penfold Verrall Ltd for many years, we have found them to always be efficient, reliable and helpful. Desertpool Ltd – Groundworks & Civil Engineering Contractors.
Working with people who are so pro-active in solving problems makes the whole process more enjoyable….. I look forward to working with Penfold Verrall again in the future.
